How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcy Filings In Arlington Area?

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Middlesex County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Massachusetts Electric Provider?

See how well power providers in the Arlington area and across MA serve local customers.

21 Arlington Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief Grants

The town awarded $180,000 in Business Resiliency grants to local small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Japanese Deli, Grocery Store Opens In Arlington Heights

Brookline's Maruichi Japanese Food & Deli has expanded into Arlington, opening in the former Prime space on Mass. Ave.

Arlington Eases Coronavirus Restrictions, Aligns With State

The town rolled back to a modified version of Phase 2, Step 2 in December as part of a region-wide effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Arlington Launches New Program To Help Small Businesses

The program offers both capital grants, used for payroll, rent and utilities, and technical assistance for accounting and e-commerce.

Arlington Companies Received $53M In Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 743 companies in Arlington in an effort to save some 4,214 jobs.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them In Arlington

Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 28 this year, helps local businesses in Arlington overcome pandemic hardships.

Nominate An Arlington Business Of The Year

Patch wants to hear about the businesses that have impacted your life this year in Arlington.

Arlington Installs 3 New 'Parklets' To Eat, Shop Outdoors

Providing space for outdoor commerce to take place has been key to Arlington's ongoing pandemic response.

Arlington Extends Outdoor Dining, Business Flexibility

The Select Board and Park and Recreation Commission recently approved measures allowing businesses to continue to operate in cold weather.

Arlington's 'Shop Local' Push Aims To Reinvigorate Local Economy

The town is launching a large-scale marketing campaign to minimize the number of business closures in Arlington.

Arlington's First Recreational Pot Shop Opening Next Week

Apothca's Mass. Ave. shop will be the area's first, as dispensaries have yet to open in nearby communities.

Select Board Approves 2 'Parklets' For Outdoor Dining In Heights

The public spaces are being set up for outdoor dining and business use.

New Arlington Business Specializes In Black Hair Care

RepHAIRations, which aims to be a place for community gathering, opened on Mass. Ave. on Juneteenth.

5 Arlington Heights Spaces Earmarked For Potential Business Use

The "parklet" options will be discussed at the July 20 Select Board meeting.

Arlington's Smaller PPP Loans Totaled Over $21 Million

More than 2,000 jobs were retained due to the PPP loans that were under $150,000, according to data from the federal government.

These Arlington Businesses Got PPP Loans Over $150K

The U.S. Small Business Administration released the names of every company that received loans under the coronavirus stimulus package.

Arlington Farmers' Market Reopens: Health Guidelines To Know

The Arlington Farmers' Market reopened Wednesday. Here's what you need to know if you're planning on stopping by.

Arlington Farmers' Market Returning With New Coronavirus Rules

The market is set to open June 10.

What To Expect As Arlington's Businesses Start To Reopen

The town is following the state plan to reopen businesses, meaning services like hair salons and pet groomers were allowed to reopen Monday.

Hair Cuttery's Parent Company Ordered To Pay Back Wages In MA

Labor officials said Creative Hairdressers, which filed for bankruptcy, owed more than $1.1 million in final paychecks across 15 states.

Arlington Starts 'Shop Local Bingo' To Support Town Businesses

Participants will get a bingo card with 24 businesses that are offering takeout, food delivery, gift cards or online shopping.

Arlington Accepting Applications For Marijuana Host Agreements

Last year, the Select Board awarded two Host Community Agreements toward its three available licenses.

Second Coronavirus Case Confirmed At Arlington Whole Foods

A spokesperson for Whole Foods said a second worker at its Arlington store has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Record MA Unemployment Amid Coronavirus: Self-Employed In Limbo

Massachusetts officials said they have received limited guidance for the self-employed who are out of work amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Arlington Local Business Guide: What's Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Arlington Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Arlington businesses. Here's how to get listed.

MA Coronavirus: Business Closures Extended, Some Rentals Banned

Gov. Charlie Baker announced the latest measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus as the state anticipates a surge in April.

Arlington Whole Foods Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Whole Foods said its Arlington store was cleaned and disinfected after an employee tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Arlington Movie Theater Forced To Close Holds 'Popcorn Pop-Up'

Capitol Theatre in Arlington is getting creative as businesses face challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.

Breadboard Bakery: How Social Distancing Became The Business Plan

As the coronavirus crisis squeezed the food service industry, one Arlington bakery owner had to rethink how she did business to stay open.

Coronavirus Closures: Resources For Arlington Businesses Impacted

Statewide restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus are hitting local businesses hard.

Arlington Clothing, Jewelry Shop To Close In March

The shop has struggled to generate walk-in business during its two years on Mass. Ave.

How Credit Scores In Arlington Compare To Other U.S. Cities

A new report shows where Arlington ranks among about 2,500 cities across the U.S., including many in Massachusetts.

Arlington's Maxima Gift Center Expanding For The Holidays

The decades-old gift store is opening a pop-up shop in Lexington.

Christo's Market Closing After 43 Years In Arlington

The East Arlington mainstay will shut down at the end of the month.

CBD Store Opens In Long-Vacant Arlington Center Storefront

CBD products do not get users high but are said to have various health benefits.

Arlington Business Being Sold After 23 Years

The Computer Cafe has been a mainstay on Mass. Ave. since 1996, but the business is moving in another direction.

These Are The Businesses Arlington Residents Want

We asked, you answered. Here's what businesses residents would like to see open in Arlington.